Buyer's guides
Welders, generators and safety gear compared on the specs that matter, with no paid placements.
Best Auto-Darkening Welding Helmets (2026): 5 Picks Compared
The best auto-darkening welding helmets in 2026, from an $80 YesWelder to the Lincoln Viking 3350, ESAB Sentinel A60 and Miller Digital Infinity, plus how to choose shade, lens and sensors.
Best Stick Welders for Beginners (2026): 4 Picks for Every Budget
The best stick welders for beginners in 2026, from a budget ARCCAPTAIN ARC200 to the Hobart Stickmate 160, ESAB Rogue ES 201iP PRO and Lincoln AC/DC 225/125, plus how to choose amps, voltage, rods and features.
Best Welding Machine Brands (2026): Who Makes the Best Welders?
The top welding machine brands and manufacturers in 2026: Lincoln Electric, Miller, Hobart, ESAB, Fronius, Kemppi and more, plus value brands like YesWelder, ARCCAPTAIN and Primeweld, and how to choose.
Best Welder Generator Combos for 2026: 4 Honest Picks
The best welder generators for home, farm and pro use in 2026: Hobart Champion 145, Champion Elite 225, Miller Bobcat 265 and Lincoln Ranger 230MP compared on amps, generator power, weight and fuel.
Best Clothes for Welders (2026): Jackets, Shirts, Gloves and What Not to Wear
What to wear for welding in 2026: the best flame-resistant welding jackets, hybrid and leather jackets, FR shirts, gloves and sleeves, plus pants, boots and caps, and the materials you should never weld in.
Best TIG Welders for Beginners (2026): AC/DC and DC Picks
The best TIG welders for beginners in 2026: Lincoln Square Wave TIG 200, AHP AlphaTIG 203Xi and ARCCAPTAIN TIG200P compared, plus how to choose AC/DC vs DC, HF start, pulse, voltage and what else you need to start TIG welding.